Sunday, February 27, 2011

so.....

So, I've just had a few days off work.....did I do anything special?????????????YES!!!!!!!

I went and saw my HERO S!r T!m, the man of distress! and it was a total dream - the day went far too quickly for my liking! and his class even more so....


You know me, not a scrapper, but, this photo is definately going to be on my wall in one form or another.  He also signed my book (see post below but one!) so that will be one of my most treasured possessions.

Bless him, with so many signatures and pictures bet he's glad to be back in the good ol' US!

Anyway, the class was to make a large configurations box which had some totally gorgeous pieces - mine still needs some work as I don't like to rush into these things they need thinking about.

During the run up to the class the Artsycrafts ladies decided it would be great to give T!m a gift, so we all made an inchie (well, those that wanted too - the remainder made message sheets) and all the inchies were made into a book for him - which was presented at the end of the last class - apparently he was really touched.

This is my inchie - one of 7 that I made and to be honest none of them were good enough! but, no matter how hard I tried it just wasn't right!

The photo was taken in a rush on Wednesday just as I was leaving! 




I also wrote a little message on the back for him - well, you can't get alot onto an 1" square with my handwriting!! lol

At the end of a long, but, very special day, I met up with Laura and Sioux for a coffee - it was really great to meet them after knowing them for a while....
 Here we are in the lobby of the hotel.  Laura and Sioux wondering what was in store for them the next day and I knowing what a fantastic day they were going to have!!

Well, its back to earth again.  It was a fantastic experience one that I will treasure.  I know that Leandra and Lin, their families and supporters, aka cheryl, julie/sweetpea, Jo, Karen and the Marks,  put an awful lot of work into making sure that the day went really well and I can't Thank them enough for that - just hope that they will feel upto organising another one one day!!

TFL xx

12 comments:

Zoechaos said...

How wonderful and congrats on getting one of those oh so hot tickets. Looking forward to seeing what you made XOXO Zoe

Angelnorth said...

Glad you had great day and met some lovley "extras" as well as the man himself!

Nat said...

Looks like you had a wonderful day meeting your idol Carol :) Can't wait to see your finished project from the class :) xxxx

Moot said...

Sounds like you had a great time Carol. I'm lucky enough to have met him too. He's a wicked sense of humour!

Now hurry up please and show us this box! ;))

Sue aka Greyhound Lover said...

So pleased you had such a good time, lovely photo of you and Tim.

Hazel said...

Glad you enjoyed the day (knew you would) - and love your inchie - nice idea to make a present like that x

Karen said...

Awe am so pleased that you had a wonderful day my lovely...its well deserved xxx

Traceyr said...

Carol you do look pleased with your self and glad you got to meet up with your friends too. :)

Gez Butterworth said...

FAB pics Carol. LOVE your inchie.xx

Karen said...

looks like you had a totally fantastic time. looking forward to seeing your finished piece. You must have been totally inspired by the great man himsef,and i bet his new products are just as great as the last.

Glad you had agreat time karen

Anonymous said...

lucky you but you deserve this treat....so pleased you had an amzing time.

Chriss Rollins said...

Don't faint,

now am I jealous or am I jealous of you and THE man.

Glad that you had a great day and the Inchie is just scrummy

hope that all is well with yourself and family

Chriss x